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AO61 YXA

2012 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,801 mi
Last recorded44,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 40,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes throughout the car are greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in area "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 40,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes throughout the car are greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in area "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 39,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in area"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 38,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes greased throughout the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with manufacturers' wax (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 35,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

scratches in windscreen n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,812 miles

windscreen has light scratches at nearside

Pass 2 Jan 2018 29,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,043 miles

small nick in sidewall of n/s/front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AO61 YXA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 YXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 YXA registered?

AO61 YXA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AO61 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 YXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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